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D933 HEC

1986 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,928 mi
Last recorded58,928 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 3 Series111,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD933 HEC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,928 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 58,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 57,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 56,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 56,257 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 55,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 54,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 54,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 53,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,529 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,419 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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D933 HEC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 111,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D933 HEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D933 HEC registered?

D933 HEC is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is D933 HEC safe to buy?

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